A Russian Influenced Uzbek Bag
The central motif on this bag is based on a design the Uzbek cuture but heavily influenced by the Russian culture. The symetry lends itself well to the shape of this particular bag which is commonly used to hold dishes.
This is currently in progress - the central applique needs to be finished and then it'll be on to the construction and the addition of cording. I probably won't put any beaded fringe on this..
Made from fulled wool and embroidered with cotton perl, the bag will probably get lined with silk and bound with silk.